The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial and the Gruden NFL Lawsuit
Comedian of Law
English - November 19, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsComedy Education Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this week's Debriefing the Law, Joel and Chris discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. They discuss the facts of the case, the media coverage, and the trial itself. They dig into surrounding circumstances around the trial with protests and whether jury intimidation exists. Next, they review the burden of proof for self-defense and provocation. They also go over the prosecutor’s mistakes and the possibility of a mistrial.
In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning at 44:40), Joel and Chris discuss John Gruden’s lawsuit against Roger Goodell and the NFL. The lawsuit involves the Washington Football Team’s work environment and the emails involved. Lastly, they go over recent and upcoming games.